SA · Government Secondary
John Pirie Secondary School
Port Pirie 5540 · U, 7-12
John Pirie Secondary School is a government secondary school in Port Pirie, SA offering U, 7-12. With an ICSEA score of 894, it sits in the 10th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 691 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher. 20% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 7% have a language background other than English.
How John Pirie Secondary School compares
By ICSEA, John Pirie Secondary School ranks 93rd of the 96 secondary schools in SA that report one, counting from the highest. There is no other secondary school within 5 km. The nearest school is St Mark's College - Benedict Campus, a Catholic combined school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA Context
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. John Pirie Secondary School scores 894 — below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For John Pirie Secondary School, check catchment rules with the school or the SA education department.
About Port Pirie
John Pirie Secondary School is located in Port Pirie, SA — a suburb with a median household income of $599/wk and median rent of $173/wk. Population: 176.
View full Port Pirie suburb profile →Schools near John Pirie Secondary School
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs John Pirie Secondary School | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Mark's College - Benedict CampusCatholic Combined · Port Pirie | 0.4 km | not published | n/a | n/a |
| Port Pirie West Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 0.7 km | 873 | 21 lower | 201 |
| Mid North Education CentreGovernment Combined · Port Pirie | 1.0 km | 873 | 21 lower | 17 |
| Solomontown Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 1.2 km | 881 | 13 lower | 183 |
| Risdon Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 2.3 km | 944 | 50 higher | 300 |
| St Mark's CollegeCatholic Combined · Port Pirie | 2.6 km | 1002 | 108 higher | 945 |
| Airdale Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Port Pirie | 2.7 km | 783 | 111 lower | 119 |
| Mid North Christian CollegeIndependent Combined · Port Pirie | 3.5 km | 998 | 104 higher | 203 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is John Pirie Secondary School a government school?
Yes, John Pirie Secondary School is a government (public) school.
What year levels does John Pirie Secondary School offer?
John Pirie Secondary School offers U, 7-12.
What is John Pirie Secondary School's ICSEA score?
John Pirie Secondary School has an ICSEA score of 894, placing it in the 10th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend John Pirie Secondary School?
John Pirie Secondary School has 691 enrolled students, with approximately 12 students per teacher.
What schools are near John Pirie Secondary School?
The nearest schools to John Pirie Secondary School are St Mark's College - Benedict Campus (0.4 km), Port Pirie West Primary School (0.7 km), Mid North Education Centre (1.0 km).
Where is John Pirie Secondary School located?
John Pirie Secondary School is located in Port Pirie, SA 5540. Visit the school website at http://www.jpss.sa.edu.au.